2nd 'test' roll. Interestingly every image is pin sharp, while the first roll had lots of misses. Chalking down to user error (camera shake etc).
Really sharp lens, and the camera can focus down to 13 inches (!) which is very unusual for a P&S. And it does that automatically, no need to switch to a separate macro mode.
It has interesting functionality where the flash and mode buttons are always active - so you can, for example, turn off the flash before turning on the camera. Unfortunately when you turn off the camera, anything you set has been reset to the defaults.
Downsides? This camera is screechy! High pitched whine when turned on and it focuses. Not sexy. But I'll take it for the results it gives.
I'd only buy a fancy p&s now if it is available new w warranty. Which apparently will happen this year with the new Mint Rollei 35AF and the Pentax models.
genji wrote:
Wondering if I should get one. Can’t seem to make up my mind.
I had one in the 80s/90s under the Rollei brand. It's a nice little camera, in fact it is so nice that my room mate at the time borrowed it and never returned it. I think it is definitely worth the $50 or so they go for. When I bought my last point-and-shoot I went for the Canon Sure Shot Z115 Panorama instead; it has a slightly longer reach, and faster speed, but may (or may not) be optical a bit inferior.
mranger211 wrote:
I had one in the 80s/90s under the Rollei brand. It's a nice little camera, in fact it is so nice that my room mate at the time borrowed it and never returned it. I think it is definitely worth the $50 or so they go for. When I bought my last point-and-shoot I went for the Canon Sure Shot Z115 Panorama instead; it has a slightly longer reach, and faster speed, but may (or may not) be optical a bit inferior.
The Rollei version - which is identical in all ways apart from having ‘Rollei’ written on it instead of ‘Samsung’ goes for at leasr $50 more. Interestingly the few Rolleis that I have seen were trashed, while you can easily find the Samsung in great shape.
